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Academic Standards

Academic Standing is a measure of a student's academic achievement relative to their degree requirements, and determines their eligibility to proceed in their academic plan/ and/or qualify for graduation. If a student falls below Good Standing for more than one semester it may stop them from being able to continue attending classes for up to one full academic year.

Academic Standing is determined by assessing both semester and overall institutional GPAs at the end of every fall, spring and summer term.

Good Academic Standing

Acceptable scholastic performance, also known as Good Academic Standing, is based upon a student's progress towards successful course and program completion. Good Standing means that a student has maintained a minimum overall institutional GPA of a 2.0, including developmental courses. Good Standing is affected if your overall institutional GPA falls below 2.0 at any time, which may place you on Probation, and potentially Academic Dismissal.

Northwest Vista College honors the academic standing in place at the last institution you attended. Official transcripts showing your academic standing are required to be submitted for review.

What is my Academic Standing?

Everyone at Northwest Vista College has a sincere desire to help you succeed. We encourage you to review the information and resources on these pages to gain a better understanding of Academic Standing. If you are unsure of your academic standing we recommend that you visit with your academic advisor as soon as possible. Please take advantage of the assistance and guidance that can be provided by your academic advisors and faculty so that you can avoid a more serious situation in the future.

Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal

You may not be aware that dismissal for scholastic reasons may severely restrict your choices of universities and programs in the future. Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal are part of a process that could have serious consequences. If you are on financial aid, veteran’s assistance, or a family health insurance policy, you run the risk of losing that assistance. Please take advantage of the opportunity for assistance and guidance that can be gained from academic advisors and faculty so you can avoid a more serious situation in the future.

What is Academic Dismissal?

If students on Academic Probation or Continued Academic Probation do not earn a semester GPA of 2.0 as well as an overall institutional GPA of 2.0 in the semester following their probationary status, they will be placed on Academic Dismissal. In accordance with the Alamo Colleges' District policy, students placed on Academic Dismissal are required to sit-out one full fall or spring semester. Students placed on Academic Dismissal will receive ACES email notification informing them of their status at the end of the semester.

To learn more about the requirements to be considered for re-admission after an Academic Dismissal, please view the information on the links below:

Petition Dates

Attention Students- the deadline to complete the petition process and submit a petition packet for the fall 2017 semester was Monday, August 7th by 11:59pm. At this time we are no longer accepting petitions for the fall 2017 semester. We will have information regarding the Spring 2018 semester beginning November 1st, 2017.

Note: All petition packets must be submitted by email at nvc-stusuccess@alamo.edu by the deadline to be considered eligible for an advising session. Please read all information regarding submission of your packet carefully. Advising appointments are limited - once all appointment sessions and SDEV0171 course offerings are full, petitions will no longer be accepted - regardless of the deadline date.

Walk-in Services sign-in opens at 8:00am on Mondays and 1:00pm on Thursdays. The Sign-in line
will close when the Advising Services have met the maximum capacity to serve
for the day. Walk-in services are available for pre-requisite overrides, quick questions, and student holds, and are limited to 15 minutes. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to speak with your assigned
advisor during a walk-in session due to availability.

Currently enrolled
students should schedule an advising appointment with their assigned advisor
for assistance. To meet with your
assigned advisor, please schedule an appointment by utilizing the link sent to
you by your advisor via your ACES email.

Appointments are not
available the same day, they must be scheduled a minimum of 24 hours in
advance. Appointments are available Monday - Thursday when scheduled in advance
with your assigned advisor.

The Advising Services
office may be reached by phone at (210) 486-4100. Please be able to provide
your full name, and banner ID when requesting specific information. There may
be longer waiting times during peak times such as registration.

Our online advisor is
also available for quick advising support at a distance during the hours of
operation.